As a new parent, you’ve probably been taking your child to their first few checkups and been surprised at how many immunizations they’ve been receiving. In some cases, your child may receive up to 13 shots in the first year. Does your child really need them all? Dr. Charles White, a family medicine physician with University of Utah Health discusses why these immunizations are so important for your newborn so they can be protected from 15 of the more dangerous diseases out there.